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Urbanism Now is a weekly newsletter curated with brief and insightful urban ideas from around the world to inspire action where you (c)are. urbanismnow.com Run by: @mariapaulamv.bsky.social & @rayb.bsky.social

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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 10/08/2026
Latest issue is out now! #81: Cincinnati's Climate Migration Readiness, LA's One Car Challenge, and a CLT Bookstore urbanismnow.substack.com/p/81-cincinn...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 09/07/2026
The Brussels Centre for Urban Studies is hiring a four-year postdoc researcher on polluter and wealth elites to lead collaborative research and co-supervise PhD students within the Chair in Decarbonisation and Justice. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #UrbanStudies
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 08/07/2026
Cascadia Partners is hiring a senior associate, urban data & policy analysis to lead data-driven spatial planning projects, managing budgets and technical production for initiatives like housing policy and comprehensive plans. $85k - $100k salary. Apply by July 26. #urbanism #urbanplanning
cascadia-partners.com
Senior Associate — Cascadia Partners
Focus Area: Urban Data & Policy Analysis
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 08/07/2026
EIT Urban Mobility is hiring a regional innovation scheme assistant to support the coordination of the EIT Community Officer Network across 29 countries. €18k - €22k salary. Apply by July 8. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Innovation #Mobility #EIT
eiturbanmobility.bamboohr.com
Course Content Manager
Application deadline: 31 August 2026 at 17:00 (Barcelona time)   Who are we?    EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 08/07/2026
See all our new jobs at urbanismnow.com/jobs below are a select few. #urbanism #urbanplanning #CityPlanning #UrbanDesign #JobSearch
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Urbanism Now - Jobs
Find your next role in urbanism & city-making. A curated list of the most impactful jobs in urban planning, housing, mobility, and community development.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 07/07/2026
Global Cycling Network is back with Why Aren’t Dangerous Drivers Punished? It advocated for an ‘aviation-style’ approach that prioritizes learning from incidents to prevent future harm. #urbanism #urbanplanning #RoadSafety #CyclingSafety #VisionZero
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Why Aren't Dangerous Drivers Punished?
Every year, road traffic collisions claim over a million lives worl...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 07/07/2026
Morning Brew’s latest video is about how modular construction offers a pathway to build housing faster and more sustainably, yet the industry struggles to scale in the U.S. due to fragmented zoning, risk-averse financing, and a lack of standardized building codes. #urbanism #urbanplanning
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This is the answer to the housing crisis...
yeah yeah, everyone keeps saying “add to the supply, build more,” b...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 07/07/2026
Cyclearchive.com offers a free, browsable online library of vintage cycling magazines and books from the 1860s-1940s, featuring deep-linked articles and a full-text search function to explore cycling history and early innovations. #urbanism #urbanplanning #cyclinghistory #vintagecycling #bikelife
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cyclearchive.com - Historical Cycling Magazines & Books from the 1860s to the 1920s
A free digital archive of rare vintage cycling magazines and books from the 1860s to the 1920s — The Wheel, The Velocipedist, The Bicycling World, and more.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 06/07/2026
Urbanist Jeffery Tompkins argues that front porches are vital social infrastructure that fosters community and counters modern housing designs that inhibit neighborly interaction. He advocates to reintroduce usable porches to combat social isolation. #urbanism #urbanplanning #FrontPorches
thinkingbigbythinkingsmall.com
Porches as Social Infrastructure
How 6–10 feet of space can change how neighbors live together.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 06/07/2026
Tokyo’s reliance on “mamachari” bikes, primarily used by women for caregiving, is threatened by new traffic penalties that penalize sidewalk riding without offering protected bike infrastructure. Grassroots initiatives advocating for safer streets and inclusive urban planning. #urbanism
thecityfix.com
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 05/07/2026
A beautiful visualization and analysis of the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake response shows how thousands of OpenStreetMap volunteers traced more than 2 million buildings and 72,000 kilometers of roads to support rescue and aid logistics. This is now underway for Venezuela and anyone can volunteer.
sheets.works
The night the earth shook, strangers started to draw
At least 9,235 volunteers drew two million buildings for rescuers they will never meet. Every edit is in the logs. I charted them.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 05/07/2026
Latest Urbanism Now is out! #76: Mapping for Aid, Mamachari Bikes, and Front Porches as Social Infrastructure open.substack.com/pub/urbanism...
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#76: Mapping for Aid, Mamachari Bikes, and Front Porches as Social Infrastructure
Welcome to the 76th issue of Urbanism Now, our weekly newsletter curated with brief and insightful urban ideas from around the world to inspire action where you (c)are.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 04/07/2026
StreetSmart is seeking two remote, voluntary positions for a business developer and a fullstack engineer to prepare for its public pilot in September, turning street photos and lived experience into data for cities. #urbanism #urbanplanning #CivicTech #SmartCities #DataForGood
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 04/07/2026
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking new board members to provide strategic leadership, financial acumen and fundraising support for its mission to protect open spaces and advance equitable climate resilience in the Bay Area. #urbanism #urbanplanning #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #Conservation
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Join Our Board
Greenbelt Alliance is leveraging its expertise in land-use policy advocacy and regional collaboration to realize a climate-resilient Bay Area.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 03/07/2026
The Streetlife Design Competition invites multidisciplinary teams to submit bold, conceptual visions for “lost sites”—urban byproducts of neglect or failed planning, with €10,000 in prizes for winning entries that elevate public space. Apply by Nov. 24. #urbanism #urbanplanning #PublicSpace
streetlifedesigncompetition.com
Call for entries now open – Streetlife Design Competition « Streetlife Design Competition
Streetlife Design Competition
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 03/07/2026
Planetizen is hiring an associate editor to steer editorial operations, assign and edit urban planning content, manage its newsfeed, and grow audience engagement for the leading urban planning website. $50k - $60k salary. #urbanism #urbanplanning #AssociateEditor #DigitalMedia #Hiring
planetizen.com
Associate Editor | Planetizen Jobs Board
Planetizen seeks Associate Editor. Learn more about this position and other opportunities on the Planetizen Jobs Board.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 03/07/2026
Portland State University’s Transportation Research and Education Center is seeking a research assistant to assist with applied research projects, data analysis, literature reviews, and funding proposals. $68k salary. #urbanism #urbanplanning #TransportationResearch #DataAnalysis #HigherEdJobs
jobs.hrc.pdx.edu
TREC Research Assistant
The Research Assistant position is responsible for assisting the TREC Director, Research Associates, and Program Managers in carrying out applied research projects, including the following: data collection,...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 02/07/2026
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is hiring a rail planning, emerging talent intern to assist with subway service planning tasks, including developing service plans, analyzing ridership and operations data, and more in New York. $21.00 hourly. #urbanism #urbanplanning #MTACareers
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 02/07/2026
Transportation Alternatives is hiring a deputy director to lead advocacy, organizing, policy, and government relations strategy for safe streets initiatives in NYC. $120k - $140k salary. Apply by July 6. #urbanism #urbanplanning #SafeStreets #VisionZero #NYCJobs
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Transportation Alternatives hiring Deputy Director in New York, NY | LinkedIn
Posted 12:56:18 PM. Location: New York City Metropolitan AreaReports to: Executive DirectorDirect Reports: Director of…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 02/07/2026
The University of Manchester is hiring a projects & events administrator for the African Cities Research Consortium to support logistics, travel coordination, and administrative operations for action research across five African cities. £28k - £31k salary. Apply by July 6. #urbanism #urbanplanning
jobs.manchester.ac.uk
Projects & Events Administrator, African Cities Research Consortium:Manchester
Job Description
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 01/07/2026
Seth Zeren and Nathan Norris discuss designing a new two-year associate’s degree program at Lake Sumter State College in Florida, aiming to train “generalist city builders” in design, development, history, government, and human behavior. #urbanism #urbanplanning #CityBuilding #HigherEd #UrbanDesign
buildthenextrightthing.substack.com
Building a New School for City Builders in Florida
Nathan Norris on how we're building a new curriculum to train city builders and the need for generalists who can lead.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 01/07/2026
Sub-Saharan Africa’s demand for bicycle mobility is stymied by a failing market system characterized by cash-only transactions, broken retail feedback loops, and fragile imports unsuited for rough terrain. #urbanism #urbanplanning #BicycleMobility #SubSaharanAfrica #TransportationEquity
worldbicyclerelief.org
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 01/07/2026
Mexico’s government unveiled the “Olinia Uno“ prototype, an ultra-affordable, six-passenger electric vehicle designed for urban use, capable of 77 miles on a single charge and expected to sell for about $8,500 next summer. #urbanism #urbanplanning #OliniaUno #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport
gizmodo.com
Mexico Just Showed Off a New Extremely Cheap, Government-Backed EV
Whether it'll be allowed across the border remains to be seen.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 30/06/2026
The U.S. Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, marking the most significant federal housing reform in a generation, addressing zoning, land use, construction costs and financing options. #urbanism #urbanplanning #HousingReform #AffordableHousing #ZoningReform
ternercenter.berkeley.edu
ROAD to Housing Crosses the Finish Line: U.S. Congress Passes Most Significant Housing Legislation in a Generation - Terner Center
Authors: David Garcia, Deputy Director of Policy Julie Aguilar, Research Analyst Congress formally passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act (ROAD Act) on Tuesday, June 23, and it now awaits the President’s...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 30/06/2026
Eurocities is seeking a policy & advocacy intern for a 6-month placement in Brussels starting September 2026 to support EU policy briefings, events and monitoring initiatives impacting cities. Apply by June 30. #urbanism #urbanplanning #BrusselsJobs #PolicyIntern #Eurocities
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🚀 Join us as a Policy & Advocacy Intern! Are you passionate about EU policy, cities, and making an impact? We’re looking for a motivated and proactive intern to join our advocacy team in Brussels… | Eurocities
🚀 Join us as a Policy & Advocacy Intern! Are you passionate about EU policy, cities, and making an impact? We’re looking for a motivated and proactive intern to join our advocacy team in Brussels...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 29/06/2026
Southwark Council is hiring a programme manager to lead its Streets for People initiative, a highways transformation program focused on reducing traffic, increasing green space, and promoting active travel. £54k - £62k salary. Apply by June 30. jobs.southwark.gov.uk/jobs/program... #urbanism #hiring
jobs.southwark.gov.uk
Programme Manager
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and…
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 29/06/2026
#75: Generalist City Builders Degree, ROAD Act, and Mexico's New EV urbanismnow.substack.com/p/75-general... #urbanism
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#75: Generalist City Builders Degree, ROAD Act, and Mexico's New EV
Welcome to the 75th issue of Urbanism Now, our weekly newsletter curated with brief and insightful urban ideas from around the world to inspire action where you (c)are.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 25/06/2026
Jemma Chapman created a successful art vending machine project, Toonie Stamps, culminating in a major collaboration with the Toronto Transit Commission. #urbanism #urbanplanning #ArtVending #ToonieStamps #TTC #TorontoArt
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Six months ago I made the decision to stop applying for architecture jobs. It had been a year of hustling, attending events and trying to find an ‘in’ within my new home in Canada. It was hard work… | Jemma Chapman | 13 comments
Six months ago I made the decision to stop applying for architecture jobs. It had been a year of hustling, attending events and trying to find an ‘in’ within my new home in Canada. It was hard work,...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 25/06/2026
In this episode of Sur-Urbano talks with Daniel Aldana Cohen about São Paulo, where fights for affordable housing and greener urbanism did not automatically come together, and why climate politics only work when they speak to everyday struggles over housing, transit and inequality. #urbanism
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Poor People’s Movements and Climate Politics in São Paulo with Daniel Aldana Cohen
Sur-Urbano · Episode
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 25/06/2026
In Southeast San Diego, Project New Village is showing that food justice is also about who owns land, who builds neighborhood wealth, and who gets to shape the future of a community too often left out of investment. #urbanism #urbanplanning #FoodJustice #CommunityWealth #SanDiego
reasonstobecheerful.world
Creating Community Wealth and 'Food Dignity' in San Diego
Project New Village uses a strategy called equitable food-oriented development to reduce food insecurity and build long-term resilience.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 24/06/2026
Frankfurt’s pilot project to front cameras on public buses to document illegal parking has ticketed 421 vehicles since February 2026, with 170 violations recorded in May 2026. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Frankfurt #SmartCity #PublicTransport
rmv.de
RMV Frankfurt - Frontkameras in Bussen lichten mehr als 400 Falschparker ab
Projekt wird ausgeweitet
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 24/06/2026
Who gets to walk on the beach? This article explores how shoreline access in the U.S. is far from guaranteed, shaped instead by a messy mix of law, private ownership and local power. #urbanism #urbanplanning #PublicAccess #ShorelineRights #CoastalLaw
planetizen.com
Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
Debate over who has the right to access beaches has sparked a slew of legal cases.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 24/06/2026
India’s Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths a fundamental right, arguing that streets must prioritize pedestrians over motor vehicles and urging the government to create a legal framework to protect that right. #urbanism #urbanplanning #PedestrianRights
thehindu.com
SC declares right to walk on footpath a fundamental right, wants law
Supreme Court declares the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicle movement.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 23/06/2026
“Commitment pools” are a neighborhood-scale trust system where residents use QR codes and shared ledgers to exchange promises, skills, and care. #urbanism #urbanplanning #CommunityCurrency #CivicInfrastructure #LocalResilience
solarpunknerdingclub.substack.com
In neighbors we trust
Commitment pools can help rebuild monetary systems from the ground up
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 23/06/2026
SEPTA is hiring a planner, real estate planning & development to support the Transit Oriented Communities program by assisting in the redevelopment of properties and advancing land use and zoning changes. The salary is $73k - $91k. Apply by June 26. #urbanism #urbanplanning #RealEstate
jobs.septa.org
Planner, Real Estate Planning & Development (6127)
Planner, Real Estate Planning & Development (6127)
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 23/06/2026
ICLEI USA is hiring a program officer or senior program officer focused on climate mitigation to support local governments with greenhouse gas inventories, climate action planning and emissions reduction strategies. Fully remote U.S. role. $65k - $90k salary. Apply by June 26. #urbanism
applynow.co.zw
ICLEI USA is hiring: Program Officer / Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate Mitigation Focus) – Fully Remote - ApplyNOW
Job Opportunity: Program Officer / Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate Mitigation Focus) at ICLEI USA ICLEI USA is seeking a Program Officer or Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 23/06/2026
The latest issue of Urbanism Now is out! #74: Commitment Pools, India's Right to Walk, and San Diego's Food Justice urbanismnow.substack.com/p/74-commitm... #urbanism #foodsystems
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#74: Commitment Pools, India's Right to Walk, and San Diego's Food Justice
Welcome to the 74th issue of Urbanism Now, our weekly newsletter curated with brief and insightful urban ideas from around the world to inspire action where you (c)are.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 18/06/2026
The editors of Works in Progress analyze how 19th-century cities leveraged a unique combination of laissez-faire building rights and proactive municipal infrastructure planning to drive rapid, successful urban development in a 1.5 hour video. (Thanks Pearl!) #urbanism #urbanplanning
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The lost art of building cities
In the nineteenth century, cities often grew a thousandfold while i...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 18/06/2026
Next City celebrates its 150th podcast episode, highlighting its 22-year mission to share urban solutions and inspire action. #urbanism #urbanplanning #UrbanSolutions #NextCity #SolutionsJournalism
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Our Favorite Solutions After 150 Podcast Episodes | Lucas Grindley
🎉 With this week’s Next City podcast, we’re celebrating our 150th episode! 🥳 At the top of every show, I always say we're here to highlight good ideas and help "spread solutions from one city...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 17/06/2026
Tom Weatherburn has updated “The Fruit Trees of Toronto“ map, an interactive resource for locating edible trees across the city. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Toronto #FruitTrees #Foraging
mapto.ca
The Fruit Trees of Toronto — mapTO
MApping the ruit Trees of Toronto by species and ripening month. Explore your neighbourhood.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 17/06/2026
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system hosted its first-ever “BART Prom“ at the Rockridge station to foster community engagement and generate revenue amid a significant budget deficit. #urbanism #urbanplanning #BART #BARTProm #BayAreaTransit
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KQEDNews on Instagram: "The parking lot under the Rockridge BART station was transformed into an 80's themed dance party on Saturday night, as hundreds attended the transit agency's first ever BART prom. Dubbed “Enchantment Under the C Line," the prom drew public transit supporters who donned blue corsages and sea-themed costumes to dance and drink unlimited punch. "The original BART system, the yellow line ended in Concord. And so the Rockridge station is officially part of the C line. C for Concord. So it's kind of an inside joke for BART staff," explained BART's Chief Communications Officer, Alicia Trost. The event was the most recent in a series of IRL events the transit agency is hosting as a way to both bring the Bay Area's public transit community together as well as increase ridership and revenue for the organization, which is facing a steep budget deficit. ✍️🎥🎬 Anna Vignet @avinyay"
965 likes, 6 comments - kqednews on June 7, 2026: "The parking lot under the Rockridge BART station was transformed into an 80's themed dance party on Saturday night, as hundreds attended the transit...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 17/06/2026
SAKA, a digital tracking platform in Kenya, has successfully intercepted over half of all reported stolen motorcycles, disrupting the black market for boda bodas. #urbanism #urbanplanning #BodaBoda #Kenya #TechForGood
streamlinefeed.co.ke
MOGO Digital Platform SAKA Intercepts Over Half of Stolen Motorcycles
Asset financier MOGO has unveiled a digital tracking platform intercepting stolen motorcycles across the country. The economic implications are truly...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 16/06/2026
ICLEI USA is hiring a remote program officer / senior program officer, sustainability (climate mitigation focus) to help local governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate action. $65k - $90k salary. Apply by June 26. #urbanism #urbanplanning #ClimateAction #Sustainability
applynow.co.zw
ICLEI USA is hiring: Program Officer / Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate Mitigation Focus) – Fully Remote - ApplyNOW
Job Opportunity: Program Officer / Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate Mitigation Focus) at ICLEI USA ICLEI USA is seeking a Program Officer or Senior Program Officer, Sustainability (Climate...
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 16/06/2026
The East New York Community Land Trust is making history as the first in NYC to purchase commercial property off the private market, transforming a vacant building into the “East Brooklyn Liberation Center” for affordable office space and community wealth-building. #urbanism #urbanplanning
nextcity.org
A Community Land Trust Is Purchasing Commercial Property in NYC for the First Time
East New York Community Land Trust’s acquisition of a standalone commercial property is a sign of how far New York City's land trust movement has come.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 16/06/2026
The Velo-city 2026 conference aims to inspire action in reshaping cities to improve quality of life and strengthen climate resilience through political leadership, strategic planning and innovative cycling solutions. June 16-19. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Velocity2026 #ActiveTransport
velo-city-conference.com
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 15/06/2026
An online SPUR event will discuss the Livable Communities Initiative, which aims to reimagine Los Angeles with charming, walkable streets and affordable dense housing near transit and job centers. June 16. #urbanism #urbanplanning #AffordableHousing #WalkableCities #LosAngeles
spur.org
The Livable Communities Initiative and the Importance of Housing Aesthetics
12:00 p.m. | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - SPUR Digital Discourse
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 15/06/2026
The School of Cities and Canadian Urban Institute launched the Learning From What Works 2026 Cohort, a call for Canada’s best place-building solutions. Winning ideas will receive a portion of a $10,000 grant. June 15. #urbanism #urbanplanning #PlaceBuilding #CanadaUrban #CityBuilding
schoolofcities.utoronto.ca
Learning From What Works 2026 Cohort: Call for Ideas - School of Cities
Discover Local Solutions 2.0, a national call for place-building ideas already making communities across Canada stronger, more connected, and more competitive.
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 15/06/2026
The latest issue of Urbanism Now is out: BART Prom, Boda Boda tracking, and CLT Commercial Property urbanismnow.substack.com/p/73-bart-pr... #urbanism #urbanplanning
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 13/06/2026
The Velo-city 2026 conference aims to inspire action in reshaping cities to improve quality of life and strengthen climate resilience through political leadership, strategic planning and innovative cycling solutions. June 16-19. #urbanism #urbanplanning #Velocity2026 #ClimateResilience
velo-city-conference.com
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Urbanism Now @urbanismnow.com · 13/06/2026
James Lima Planning + Development is hiring an analyst, urban strategy to perform quantitative and qualitative research, including market analysis and financial modeling. $75k - $85k salary. #urbanism #urbanplanning #UrbanStrategy #FinancialModeling #UrbanDevelopment
jlpd.com
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